CELPIP – General ($280+ Taxes)
CELPIP General is used to measure test taker’s English speaking, reading, listening, and writing skills. The test is used for permanent residence applications and professional designations and costs 280 Canadian dollars.
Single 3-Hour Test Sitting
Takes approximately 3 hours to complete and can be done in one sitting with no separate speaking session.
Listening
Listen to passages and answer questions
47–55 minutes
Reading
Read passages and answer questions
55–60 minutes
Writing
Respond to questions with written answers
53–60 minutes
Speaking
Reply to on-screen prompts verbally
15–20 minutes
| est Level Descriptor | CELPIP Level | CLB Level |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced proficiency in workplace and community contexts | 12 | 12 |
| Advanced proficiency in workplace and community contexts | 11 | 11 |
| Highly effective proficiency in workplace and community contexts | 10 | 10 |
| Effective proficiency in workplace and community contexts | 9 | 9 |
| Good proficiency in workplace and community contexts | 8 | 8 |
| Adequate proficiency in workplace and community contexts | 7 | 7 |
| Developing proficiency in workplace and community contexts | 6 | 6 |
| Acquiring proficiency in workplace and community contexts | 5 | 5 |
| Adequate proficiency for daily life activities | 4 | 4 |
| Some proficiency in limited contexts | 3 | 3 |
| Minimal proficiency or insufficient information to assess | M | 0, 1, 2 |
| Not Administered: test taker did not receive this test component | NA | / |
CELPIP – General LS
Evaluates test taker’s English speaking and listening skills and is used for citizenship applications and professional designation.
Single 1-Hour Test Sitting
Takes approximately 1 hour to complete and can be done in one sitting with no separate speaking session.
IRCC Approved for Citizenship Status
The CELPIP – LS test is the IRCC approved test for Canadian citizenship applications.